Guatemala Grew 4.5% in the First Quarter. The IMF Thinks That Is the Peak.

Economy Key Facts —The number. Guatemala’s real GDP grew 4.5% in the first quarter of 2026, against 3.8% a year earlier. —The leader. Construction grew 7%, the fastest of the 17 tracked activities, helped by a public-private motorway. —The forecasts. The central bank projects 4.1% for the year. An IMF mission cut its call to…